Our Team
Richard Chivaka
Founder and CEO
Inspired by a deep personal commitment to transforming future generations, Richard founded Spark Health Africa with the vision to improve public healthcare service delivery to better the lives of African communities. He possesses extensive expertise in service as a bridge between business, health, and governments. In this regard, Richard has over 15 years of multi-country experience strengthening organizations by designing and building teams and programs across diverse stakeholders
Chipo Mupure
Chief Operating Officer
Chipo brings more than 10 years of critical and transformative thinking experience across diverse industries in several countries in Africa. Along with a passion for continuous improvement and a belief that people inherently hold solutions to their challenges, Chipo has dedicated most of her work life to empower public sector health management teams. Chipo also occasionally teaches in executive programs offered at the Graduate School of Business, UCT.
Chipo Mupure
Chief Operating Officer
Chipo brings more than 10 years of critical and transformative thinking experience across diverse industries in several countries in Africa. Along with a passion for continuous improvement and a belief that people inherently hold solutions to their challenges, Chipo has dedicated most of her work life to empower public sector health management teams. Chipo also occasionally teaches in executive programs offered at the Graduate School of Business, UCT.
Tendai Gotora
Director of Programs
With a rich and diverse career spanning 10 years in the field of public health, Tendai stands as an exemplary professional. His journey encompasses implementation science research, program management, and insightful data analysis. What sets Tendai apart is his early corporate experience in risk management, insurance, and actuarial science, which he seamlessly integrates with his unwavering passion for public health data to foster positive change within African communities.
Nazmie Thebus
E-learning & Networking Administrator
Nazmie has over 20 years of experience as an international consultant focused on Information Technology systems and administration. His expertise ranges from the management and maintenance of IT infrastructures to the development, programming and deployment of various types of websites.
Nazmie Thebus
E-learning & Networking Administrator
Nazmie has over 20 years of experience as an international consultant focused on Information Technology systems and administration. His expertise ranges from the management and maintenance of IT infrastructures to the development, programming and deployment of various types of websites.
Precious Matavire
Finance and Administration Manager
Precious is the Spark Health Africa Finance and Administration Manager. She is a seasoned finance professional with over ten years of experience spanning across the finance services sector. She has worked in the financial industry, providing expertise in banking institutions and the insurance industry. She has engaged a variety of clients varying from individuals to businesses and has helped them achieve their financial goals.
Dr. Fortidas Bakuza
System Transformation Coach
Dr. Fortidas Bakuza (United Republic of Tanzania) is an Assistant Professor at the Aga Khan University- Institute for Education Development East Africa in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania where he specializes in teaching and learning in early childhood education. Dr. Bakuza holds a doctorate degree in Education Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His research focuses on Early Childhood Education leadership and policies with emphasis on evidence-based policies and programs on Early Childhood Education leadership.
Dr. Fortidas Bakuza
System Transformation Coach
Dr. Fortidas Bakuza (United Republic of Tanzania) is an Assistant Professor at the Aga Khan University- Institute for Education Development East Africa in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania where he specializes in teaching and learning in early childhood education.
Dr. Bakuza holds a doctorate degree in Education Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His research focuses on Early Childhood Education leadership and policies with emphasis on evidence-based policies and programs on Early Childhood Education leadership.